THE MILLING EXPERTS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, November 18, 2011, a trademark application was filed for THE MILLING EXPERTS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE MILLING EXPERTS trademark a serial number of 85476373. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, September 28, 2023. This trademark is owned by Bunge Milling, Inc.. The THE MILLING EXPERTS trademark is filed in the Staple Food Products and Natural Agricultural Products categories with the following description:

processed milled grain; processed cereal grains for use as ingredients in making other food

[ unprocessed whole kernel grain for eating; ] processed cereal grains for use as ingredients in making animal feed
the milling experts

General Information


Serial Number85476373
Word MarkTHE MILLING EXPERTS
Filing DateFriday, November 18, 2011
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, September 28, 2023
Registration Number4310010
Registration DateTuesday, March 26, 2013
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 21, 2012

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Servicesprocessed milled grain; processed cereal grains for use as ingredients in making other food
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the wording "THE MILLING EXPERTS" in a stylized font with the words "THE MILLING" located above the word "EXPERTS" and a design that consists of an ear of corn without husk located in the top half of the letter "X".
NOT AVAILABLE"MILLING EXPERTS"
Goods and Services[ unprocessed whole kernel grain for eating; ] processed cereal grains for use as ingredients in making animal feed

Classification Information


International Class030 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice.
US Class Codes046
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, November 28, 2011
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, June 25, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, June 25, 2012

International Class031 - Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains not included in other classes; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals; malt.
US Class Codes001, 046
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, November 28, 2011
Primary Code031
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, June 25, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, June 25, 2012

Trademark Owner History


Party NameGRAIN CRAFT CORN, LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressCHATTANOOGA, TN 37408

Party NameBunge Milling, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSt. Louis, MO 63017

Party NameBunge Milling, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSt. Louis, MO 63146

Party NameBunge Milling, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSt. Louis, MO 63146

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, November 22, 2011NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Monday, November 28, 2011NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, November 29, 2011NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Tuesday, March 6, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, March 6, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, March 6, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 6, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 19, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 3, 2012ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, July 5, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, July 5, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, July 11, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, July 13, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, August 1, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 21, 2012PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, August 21, 2012OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 16, 2012NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Friday, December 28, 2012TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 23, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Friday, December 28, 2012USE AMENDMENT FILED
Friday, January 25, 2013STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Friday, February 15, 2013ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, February 20, 2013LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, February 21, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 26, 2013REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, August 22, 2016TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, August 22, 2016ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, January 26, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, January 26, 2018APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, March 26, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Monday, March 25, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, March 25, 2019TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Saturday, April 27, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, April 27, 2019POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Thursday, October 24, 2019TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 31, 2020POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Wednesday, September 30, 2020TEAS PETITION TO DIRECTOR RECEIVED
Thursday, March 25, 2021ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF
Friday, April 9, 2021PETITION TO DIRECTOR GRANTED
Sunday, April 11, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, April 12, 2021REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, April 12, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, April 12, 2021NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Saturday, March 26, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 21, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 26, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, September 28, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, September 28, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, September 28, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 1, 2025AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, October 15, 2025TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 15, 2025WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY GRANTED
Wednesday, October 29, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 29, 2025APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, October 29, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 29, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, October 29, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED